Stem Cell Therapy in Cheongdam, Seoul

Cheongdam is one of the stronger districts for stem cell therapy. SVF stem cell procedures in Korea cost roughly 3 to 15 million KRW (about 2,200 to 11,200 USD) depending on whether the cells are used to improve fat graft survival, injected for skin quality, or delivered as a full anti-aging protocol. The cells are separated from the patient's own fat during the same operation, which is why the procedure is always paired with liposuction.

Minimal stone facade of a Cheongdam boutique clinic with a private entrance and evening lighting
Procedure time
2 to 4 hours including cell processing
Anesthesia
Local with sedation, or general when combined with surgery
Downtime
3 to 7 days from the fat harvest site
Onset
Gradual over 8 to 12 weeks
Duration
12 months or longer, protocol dependent
Price range
3M to 15M KRW

Why Cheongdam

Cheongdam-dong clinics are smaller and quieter than their Gangnam Station counterparts. Many operate on an appointment-only basis with private parking and separate recovery suites. This is where you go when privacy matters more than price.

Doctor performing a fine facial injection on a patient lying on a treatment bed

Stem Cell Therapy cost in Cheongdam

The ranges below are the Seoul-wide figures we publish for stem cell therapy. Clinics in this district typically quote 20 to 40 percent above that range. Quoted prices in Korea normally include anesthesia and facility use, which are billed separately in many other markets, so compare the all-in figure rather than the surgeon's fee alone.

ProcedureTypical range (KRW)USD estimate
SVF skin quality injection3.0M - 6.0M$2,200 - $4,500
Cell-assisted facial fat grafting6.0M - 12.0M$4,500 - $9,000
SVF added to facelift4.0M - 8.0M$3,000 - $6,000
Full anti-aging protocol10.0M - 15.0M$7,500 - $11,200
Autologous ECM treatment1.5M - 4.0M$1,100 - $3,000

Prices are indicative ranges collected from public clinic pricing and consultation quotes. Updated February 2026. USD conversion at 1,340 KRW/USD.

Planning a visit to Cheongdam

7 clinics on this site list an address in Cheongdam, and the district centres on Cheongdam Station, Galleria Department Store. There are enough practices within walking distance to compare two or three in a single visit. Recovery for stem cell therapy runs to about 3 to 7 days from the fat harvest site before desk work, so choose accommodation you can reach without a long transfer, and book the follow-up appointment before you leave the clinic rather than trying to arrange it later. Cheongdam-dong clinics are smaller and quieter than their Gangnam Station counterparts. Many operate on an appointment-only basis with private parking and separate recovery suites. This is where you go when privacy matters more than price.

Questions to ask a Cheongdam clinic

Three questions separate a clinic worth a deposit from one worth leaving. Ask whether the surgeon who consults is the surgeon who operates, and get the answer in writing. Ask for an itemised quote that splits the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility use and follow-up visits. Ask what the revision policy covers, what window it runs for, and what you would still pay. A clinic that answers all three concretely is doing the work; a clinic that answers with reassurance is selling.

Clinics in Cheongdam

1 listing in Cheongdam

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Clinic corridor with oak panelling, indirect lighting and a glass partition to the treatment rooms

The LINE Plastic Surgery

Sinsa & Garosu-gil · Sinsa Station Exit 8, Line 3

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A 6-floor practice built around three things: deep plane facelift by a 32-year surgeon, autologous SVF cell work processed in its own laboratory, and body contouring. Held JCI accreditation 2015 to 2018.

Full guide

For the complete breakdown of technique options, recovery timeline and the questions worth asking at consultation, read the main Stem Cell Therapy guide.

Reference

The clinical basis for adding SVF to a fat graft.

Sterodimas A, de Faria J, Nicaretta B, Papadopoulos O, Papalambros E, et al. Cell-assisted lipotransfer. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2010

This guide is editorial information, not medical advice. Cosmetic surgery carries risks and outcomes vary by individual. Always consult a licensed specialist and review the clinic's credentials before booking. We do not perform procedures and are not affiliated with the clinics listed unless explicitly marked.